Question: When teaching Olympic Weightlifting do you teach the double knee bend? I have read that some coaches feel like teaching the double knee bend is necessary.
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Answer: I don’t teach the double knee bend. This occurs naturally with good technique. Weightlifting Coach Gayle Hatch says “The mechanical action in the second part of the pull known as the double knee bend or scoop is the result of proper technique and is not a direct conscious act in itself. This action should not be taught. Having coached athletes and Olympic Weightlifters for thirty years at all levels, ranging from novice to national champions and Olympians, I can personally vouch that the majority of coaches who endeavor to teach the double knee bend fail”.
I remember when I was researching about this, then I found I was already doing it. It just happens by itself
That's my understanding as well, Karky. IIRC (always iffy, LOL) I think I've read as much in Tommy Kono's manual as well as a couple other weightlifting books whose author's names escape me at the moment.
I never teach it as its a total mindfuck if you do. It happens on its own if you focus on positions.
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